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Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) is the company responsible for duty-free selling operations at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.[1]
Founded in December 1983, DDF recorded first-year sales of US$20 million. In 2023, its 40th anniversary year, sales turnover reached US $2.16 billion, eclipsing pre-pandemic revenues. Its top five markets are India, Russia, China, and the UK. The company employs 5,500 staff and makes 55,000 daily transactions.[2]
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is the president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Dubai Duty Free. Colm McLoughlin was the executive vice-chairman and CEO until 2024, preceding his death.[3][4] DDF is a subsidiary of the government-owned Investment Corporation of Dubai.[5]
- ^ "The DDF Story". www.dubaidutyfree.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Cabral, Alvin R. "Dubai Duty Free sales soar to record $2.16bn in 2023 as travel continues to grow". The National. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "DDF People". www.dubaidutyfree.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pioneer, passes away at 81". Gulf Business. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Duty Free". Investment Corporation of Dubai. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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